The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Blog

Even though it was our final day of Camp Oz, it wasn’t going to let us go home without throwing every last bit of fun that it had at us. Groups that had been waiting all week long to get to their favorite activities finally got the chance to ride

I don’t have epilepsy, but I am honored to care for many people who live with it. My hope is that everyone with epilepsy can enjoy the summer in a way that makes them happy—whether that means running, walking, or just sitting on a bench outside. Being outdoors can help

Day 4 at Camp St. Croix was one for the memory books! The day started off strong with a full rotation of exciting camp activities—archery, swimming, horses, and outdoor cooking to name a few, which kept everyone moving and smiling under the warm summer sun.  But just when the campers

Day 3 of camp brought sunshine, smiles, and a whole lot of adventure! Some groups kicked things off at the nature center where campers explored native plants, discovered animal tracks, and got to meet a few critters up close. Other groups geared up to get creative. In arts & crafts,

A pancake breakfast was the perfect beginning for the day ahead.  The second day of summer camp was packed with excitement, laughter, and a little bit of suspense. With the weather forecast predicting thunderstorms, campers and staff started the day with a mix of enthusiasm and curiosity, wondering whether the

Welcome to 2025 Camp Oz! After over 6 months of planning and anticipation, we are finally here and so excited to see the plan in action for the 42nd year of the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Camp Oz. This year, we can report:  A quick and efficient check-in helped get

What is it? Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) happens when a person with epilepsy who was otherwise healthy dies unexpectedly This sudden death does not happen because of a known injury, accident, drowning, seizure emergency such as status epilepticus, or another known cause.  Although SUDEP has been reported for

Dear community,  The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced cuts that have eliminated the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Epilepsy Program staff. This comes as part of a large-scale Reduction in Workforce, not only at the CDC, but also other HHS agencies like the National Institute of

As someone living with epilepsy, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate not only the medical side of things, but also the social and financial barriers that come with it. But I also know how powerful advocacy can be—not just for yourself, but for an entire community.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) has a long and rich history of advocacy.  From our early efforts to raise awareness to our impactful policy successes—reducing license suspension time after a seizure, enacting Step Therapy Reform, passing Seizure Smart Schools legislation, and most recently, securing coverage for Seizure Detection Devices